Kanchipuram
India · State of Tamil N?duIN
Municipal Corporation in Tamil Nadu, India
Kanchipuram, also known as Kanjeevaram or Kancheepuram, is a City in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu in Chennai Metropolitan Area. region, 72 km (45 mi) from Chennai, the capital of Tamil Nadu. Known as the City of Thousand Temples, Kanchipuram is known for its temple architectures, 1000-pillared halls, huge temple towers, and silk saris. Kanchipuram serves as one of the most important domestic tourist destinations in India. Kanchipuram has become a centre of attraction for foreign tourists as well. The city covers an area of 36.14 km2 (13.95 sq mi) and an estimated population of 232,816 in 2011. It is the administrative capital of Kanchipuram District. Kanchipuram is well-connected by road and rail.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 164,384
- Coordinates
- 12.835, 79.700
- Timezone
- Asia/Kolkata
- Elevation
- 88 m
Overview of Kanchipuram
Kanchipuram belongs to State of Tamil N?du, India and has the feel of a medium-sized town. It counts about 164,384 residents. Which tells you how much ground there is to cover. Plan around shopping and you will not run out of ideas. Season planning starts with its northern-hemisphere location.
Things to do in Kanchipuram
Shopping in Kanchipuram
(1)Our data lists Shopping as shopping options here. Each one is worth building half a day around. The list follows Kanchipuram's own activity tags.
Best time to visit Kanchipuram
Kanchipuram stays visitable year-round thanks to its indoor options.
Getting there & around
Regional links serve Kanchipuram, and the centre does not need a car. Time zone: Asia/Kolkata.
Similar destinations
Places near Kanchipuram that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kanchipuram known for?
- Kanchipuram, in State of Tamil N?du, India, is best known for shopping. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 164,384 residents.
- What can you do in Kanchipuram?
- Recorded activities in Kanchipuram include Shopping. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit Kanchipuram?
- Kanchipuram stays visitable year-round thanks to its indoor options.
- Where is Kanchipuram located?
- Kanchipuram is located in State of Tamil N?du, India. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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